On top of old Smoky
All covered with snow
I lost my true lover
For parting too slow
For parting's a pleasure
And parting is grief
And a false-hearted lover
Is worse than a thief
For thieves will just rob you
And take all your pay
But a false-hearted lover
Will lead you astray
On top of old Smoky
All covered with snow
I lost my true lover
For parting too slow